@K87 , I too am dealing with this same matter right now with an upcoming guest. The person will be staying two weeks while waiting for availability of new digs post move for a new job. Wants to order items for the new location which makes sense. However, I previously read the discussion that @Alexandra316 posted above and am being very cautious before I grant permission. I agree that @Ian-And-Anne-Marie0 are probably correct about this not being a problem, but I want to be proactive before consenting.
I explained that I was concerned about package theft ("porch pirates") and liability. Here are some items that I addressed:
• Are the packages big, small, or a mixture of sizes?
• Will you be home when they are delivered?
• If you aren't home, would want me to put them in the basement corridor which separates my apt. from yours?
• Can you guarantee that none of the items will be delivered after your departure?
• You would have to waive liability for these items with respect to my Airbnb and Airbnb corporate.
• The items ordered cannot violate any of our house rules, local, state, and federal laws or create a safety/access issue for either apt. [Unfortunately other Airbnb hosts have experienced guests shipping bullets, weapons, and other illegal contraband to their homes.]
Have I covered all the areas? Any other suggestions?